Check out the full infographic at the bottom of this story. Cleveland , Detroit and Pittsburgh are historically known for their ties to the steel, oil and automotive industries. At the height of production, and when city populations were expanding, the region was interchangeably known as the Manufacturing Belt and the Steel Belt . But when those industries began to decline in the mid- to late-20th century, and laid-off workers started moving away, the region got a new name: The Rust Belt . Today, all three cities are in the midst of a renaissance. New industries are taking hold in each city, enticing thought leaders and young professionals to put down roots and make the Midwest home. Bio-medical, technology, social services and education are fueling the region’s rebirth. But the most exciting and surprising new industry for Cleveland , Detroit and Pittsburgh is the motion picture industry. In fact, the three metropolitan areas, no more than a five-hour drive apart
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